heading to somarium, finished an me marathon / voicetest

[joked]

I do not regret Shepard's choice in the matter, it was for the best and I fully support it — but I regret not being able to go out on another outing with Jeff.

The way he danced was amusing, however, and more entertaining than the vids installed in my programming.

I must remind you that neurotoxin is ineffective against Reapers or other synthetic life forms such as the Geth. [ ... ] Neither will I initiate that operation, as much as you would wish for it to occur.

Shall we proceed?

Comments

[routinemission]

EDI...

[lectrobiology]

Could be possible to reproduce effects of neurotoxin in synthetics. Virus, perhaps? Would need more work, better research. But not impossible.

[joked]

Hello, Shepard.

Something's in your mind. What is it?

ey bebeh

[joked]

In virus form... then I agree that it is most likely to affect synthetics. I do not think Shepard nor Legion would approve, however.

[ this is getting her think; she's curious. ]

[lectrobiology]

Naturally. Process would be invasive and largely unnecessary. Still, interesting to consider.

[routinemission]

[Yeah, something's on his mind. He's just not sure how to word it...]

How are you doing? Everything going alright?

[hardhat_truckie]

...ma'am?

[It's like GLaDOS, v2. Yay Neurotoxins![

[joked]

I am fine. There is another world called 'Somarium' that I will be sent to very soon. There, I will see a second Shepard, Garrus, Tali, and Dr. T'Soni.

How is your well-being?

[joked]

I may know several deactivated mechs that I can reactivate when we require test subjects.

[joked]

Identification tag unavailable. What is your name?

[ YAY NEUROTOXINS ]

[lectrobiology]

Will keep it in mind. For now, have much to consider.

[hardhat_truckie]

It's Engie, ma'am. Pardon me fer askin', but you wouldn't happen ta know a Ms Glados would ya?

[joked]

Will that include being brought to another planet as well?

[joked]

[ too late deceiving people that she's sentient now...! drats. ] I am EDI. You may call me that.

As for this GLaDOS you speak of, I do not. Her name does not register in my databases. Is she your friend?

[hardhat_truckie]

[He rubs the back of his neck and gives her a rueful smile.]

We were... acquaintances. House-mates, actually. We didn't exactly get along, but she was alright. To be honest with you, ma'am, ya look a lil' like her.

A pleasure ta meet ya, Ms Edi.

[Engie extends a hand to shake. He doesn't know if she's familiar with the gesture, but it's the polite thing to do.]

[joked]

[ if she were unfamiliar with such a polite gesture, that would mean her programming had been tampered with and her manners were removed. that's why she shakes his hand — hers would be metal, but soft enough to form like flesh, and warm to touch because she was built to play human. ]

A pleasure, Engie. [ she's curious about his real, full name now, but sshh. ] I have not encountered another one with similar structures as of date. I hope I do not offend.

[ but now she wonders if it's cerberus. maybe later,maybe quietly, because there's no shepard to report to. ]

[hardhat_truckie]

[Now that was an interesting handshake. Engie's hand holds hers in his grasp for perhaps five seconds longer than normal, as he silently admires the near human-like qualities of her metallic flesh.]

None taken at all, ma'am! None taken at all! I'm always glad ta discover scientific marvels like y'self. You're an AI, right?

[shitshitshit]

Wait, what was that? Did-, did I just hear you right?

Was that a jab at my dancing?

After all those compliments, and, y'know, me telling you how hot you looked? I'm offended.

[ Why hello, EDI.

CALL HIM ON HIS BULLSHIT?
> YES
  NO

Really though, yeah, he's totally not even being serious. ]

[lectrobiology]

Will have to see. Wouldn't want to be cause of overextending. However, would be interested in other planets as you mention.

[routinemission]

I... guess you could say I'm alright. Sort of.

Just so you're aware... ][He hesitates...]

The decision I made was not easy... I just feel terrible we had to... well, you know.

[He gives a sigh.]

[joked]

[ ► EDI: Call him on his bullshit. ]

Jeff, you're doing it again.

[joked]

That I am. It sounds as though they are not common from your reality, am I correct?

[shitshitshit]

[ He chuckles a little, taking off his cap to scratch at the back of his neck before setting it firmly back on his head. ]

I know, I know. It's a habit, you know how that is. Or, y'know, maybe not, but...

[ This is exactly how he imagined their reunion. Really. This is in no way a hideously sarcastic way of saying c'mon, Joker, get your shit together. ]

Hi. Pretend that was my opener. That, and "You can cash in on that outing anytime you want."

[hardhat_truckie]

I can't say so, no. We've got robots, but they ain't half as smart or sophisticated like y'self. I reckon we've still got a long way ta go before we can whip ourselves up some AI.

[justliketheolddays]

[quietly] It was one of the most difficult choices I've ever made. Having you at Somarium won't make up for it, but--

[She shrugs ever so slightly, the motion hitching.]

I wish you could have had more time.